...on today, the centenary of his birth. On this anniversary day, the singer, Cerys Matthews will open a waymarked trail which follows the wildlife walk in the Slad valley where the author grew up. The trail features ten larch posts with Laurie Lee's poems inscribed on glass panels.
Laurie was brought up by his mother, and in the company of six sisters, in a T-shaped 17th century cottage in Slad in the Cotswolds. (I have a pre-digital age photo somewhere if I could dig it out.)
In 'Cider with Rosie' Laurie wrote of his childhood, "I was perfectly content in this world of women."
Instant fav -- nice to read your snippet as regards to today being the authour's anniversary --And I love Cerys M 's singing voice ! THIS IMAGE IS BEAUTIFUL !
Beryl, thank you for your kind comments and the fav - I took this shot of love-in-the-mist on Tuesday in the gardens at Hinton Ampner so when I read in yesterday's newspaper about the centenary, it seemed just the photo for the 'job'!
Lovely capture and as Laurie Lee lived just a mile from me, yes I met him once, it deserves a FAV as well. If anyone can visit the Slad Valley it's really worth it.
Beautiful capture of this:`` Juffertje in het groen`` flower = Lady/miss/madam in green . Great pov.
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Beryl, thank you for your kind comments and the fav - I took this shot of love-in-the-mist on Tuesday in the gardens at Hinton Ampner so when I read in yesterday's newspaper about the centenary, it seemed just the photo for the 'job'!
Yes, definitely one to re-read I think. I'm just starting on re-reading the novels of H E Bates which I also loved in my teens.
Me too - I think that with his novels and those of H E Bates I could occupy my summer! Thanks for fav.
Heather, I'm trying not to feel envious - how lovely to have met Laurie Lee! Thanks for the fav, too!
( the writing and reading is a part of my wife and oldest sun. I only look at pic.art books)